To The Editor: All music enthusiasts should be on the lookout for performances by Behn Gillece, a young accomplished jazz vibes player. Gillece put on an excellent performance on Sun, Jan. 15, at the 1st Presbyterian Church in Cape May. The quartet he presented consisted of himself on vibes, his partner Ken Fowser on tenor sax, Pat Bianchi on organ, and Byron Landham on drums. The first tune they presented was a 12-bar blues, written by Behn, entitled "Detachment." Behn has earned himself a master’s degree in music; it is so reassuring to see the results of education so clearly delivered. This blues was very well conceived- at the very fringe of what we can call "the blues." It is common practice on a blues to play the head twice, which they did, but then they played another variation of the theme, before soloing. I was impressed with this kind of creativity and resourcefulness. The second tune they did was Wes Montgomery's "Road Song." Behn took liberties with this very fundamental tune, by adding non-chord tones into the harmony, which created a sense of imbalance and tension. The melody, considered sacred, was left unchanged. Coming out of the improv, the band delivered another written variation of the theme. This added interest to the arrangement, and also showed the band’s ability to play “in concert.” Their volume and balance were always in excellent control. One of the great things about Behn's playing is his ability to resolve chords conclusively. From one chord to another, only certain tones result in a dramatic resolution. Composers routinely write these resolutions into their pieces. Behn has a composer's ear; his melodies and runs have the very satisfying quality of tonal gravity; not elusive abstraction. He also has an unerring sense of harmony. Behn may correct me on this, but I don't believe I heard a missed note in the entire performance. With its high ceilings and woodwork, the sound is terrific in the church. As the concert went on, the sunlight came streaming in through the stained glass windows. Behn, apparently unaware of the time, went on until 4:15 (scheduled from 3-4 p.m.). No one in the church budged. (A future concert schedule is available at www.capemayjazzvespers.com). NORM SPURGEON South Dennis